Dubai: Camel Desert Safari with Authentic Emirati Dinner
Description
Ride a camel through the desert and enjoy dinner at a Bedouin-inspired camp on this thrilling 7-hour experience. Depart Dubai in an air-conditioned minivan and trade it for a camel for a memorable 45-minute journey to an exclusive desert camp nestled in the dunes. As the sun sets, partake in traditional Arabic activities: watch a falconry demonstration, enjoy cookery displays, get a henna tattoo, and experience traditional dancing under the stars. Conclude the evening with a delicious 4-course Emirati banquet served in true Bedouin style.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:00pm and 4:30pm.
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
Ride through the desert dunes on a 45-minute Camel Desert Safari. It is 2 guests per camel. Enjoy a sunset falcon show in the sand dunes.
Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp. Be entertained by traditional Henna tattoos, live bread making, Arabic coffee making, camel rides and aromatic shisha pipes.Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert. Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola.
Return to the Hotel between 9:30pm and 11:30pm depends on the season/sunset.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from any hotel in Dubai. For pickups from a residence or apartment, a private vehicle booking is required. Pick-up times vary throughout the year based on sunset times. Generally, expect pickup between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. We will confirm your exact pick-up time via email or phone call around noon on the day of your excursion. If you do not hear from us, please contact us through your booking or account.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes
- Two guests per Camel
- Maximum weight is 150kg
- Not suitable for children below 5 years old
- The camel ride is only in English
Reviews(966)
The entire experience was amazing! They picked us up at the hotel and dropped us off at the airport afterwards, meaning they also watched our luggage during the Camel safari and dinner. Driver did a great job, as did everyone else we interacted with.
This trip is highly recommandable. There is a huge program in a desert camp wich is reached in on a camel's back. A drone video is taken and sold at a fair price. The mael is extremely tasty but make sure to arrive hungry, if you want to try all of it. Amazing, how the nightsky is visible in the desert and it is very well explained too. Our guide AYAZ explained plenty of additional things about Dubai, the city and the desert. We will repeat this trip during our next stay in Dubai for sure.
Hi Klaus_L, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the full desert camp experience — especially arriving by camel, the delicious dinner, and the beautifully explained night sky. It’s fantastic to know the experience left such a great impression that you’d repeat it on your next visit to Dubai. We truly look forward to welcoming you back!
Absolutely wonderful! Everything is so well thought out. We went with an 11 year old she absolutely enjoyed it. Our guide Javed was great, camel guide Shameel amazing and the whole evening was phenomenal.
Dear Beeericc, Thank you for your absolutely wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that everything felt well thought out and that your 11-year-old had such a great time — that truly means a lot to us. We’re delighted the entire evening was phenomenal and that the experience created special memories for you all. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Our great experience began with Asim Javed, our friendly and informative driver who picked us up at our hotel. Our family of six enjoyed all aspects of the safari: the camel caravan at sunset across the Arabian Desert where we saw Arabian gazelle, the Peregrine falcon show, the henna artist, the excellent foods, the cultural show, the ride in a 1950s vintage Land Rover. Everyone associated with the tour was awesome and friendly. We highly recommend this tour. We also recommend purchasing the photos and video. This was definitely an experience of a lifetime.
Hi G5443JUpaulab, Thank you so much for this fantastic review! 🐪 We’re delighted to hear your family had such a memorable desert experience. It’s wonderful to know that Asim Javed made a great first impression and that you enjoyed the camel caravan at sunset, wildlife sightings, falcon show, cultural performances, vintage Land Rover ride, and delicious food. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We’re so happy this was an experience of a lifetime for you all, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
This has been an amazing experience. Noman, our host has done an outstanding and professional job. He took care of us, gave us all the guide explanations and made sure we were enjoying. Camel ride was a great experience, fun and amazing. Dinner had great quality, there was enough food and it was tasty Then we enjoy the dances, and few minutes of stargazing. I totally recommend this experience, it is worth every penny. If you hi to Dubai and want to spend amazing 8h , check out this option
Hi Pepeg677, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and that Noman took great care of you throughout the journey. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the camel ride, delicious dinner, performances, and even a bit of stargazing. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you felt it was worth every penny. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Dubai!
had an unforgettable camel safari and authentic Emirati dinner at Boudin Camp. From start to finish, the experience felt genuinely special and thoughtfully run. My guide, Norman, was fantastic — incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the desert, local culture, and life in Dubai. The camel ride itself was a real highlight: calm, peaceful, and a beautiful way to experience the desert landscape. The atmosphere at the camp was wonderful — relaxed, intimate, and not crowded at all, which made the evening feel very authentic. Dinner was plentiful, varied, and high-quality, with delicious traditional Emirati dishes that felt both generous and carefully prepared. Every member of staff was warm, helpful, and fun to be around, adding to the overall sense of hospitality and ease. As a solo traveller, I felt completely comfortable and welcomed throughout. Highly recommended — one of the most memorable experiences I had in Dubai.
Hi ydnak80, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had such a memorable desert experience and that Norman made it even more special with his knowledge and friendliness. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the peaceful camel ride, authentic dinner, and warm atmosphere at the camp. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
We had fantastic time ! Fun n learning so much about the culture,staff Sammy super friendly n guided us us through out the tour cant say enough about this Camel ride adventure thank you!
Hi Inspire439209, Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had an unforgettable camel ride and enjoyed learning about the culture along the way. Sammy will be delighted to know his friendliness and guidance made your experience even more special. Thank you for choosing our safari, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Fantastic experience. Everything was perfect. The camel ride was excellent. The meal was tasty and well-served. We recommend this tour with platinum heritage.
Hi Fabio J, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the camel ride and the meal. It truly means a lot to us that you recommend Platinum Heritage. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the desert soon!
Experience of a lifetime! The guides were wonderful, the falcon show was amazing, and the food - DELECTABLE! They had a videographer and photographer on site to capture it all. The golden hues as the sunset proved unmatched and I can’t wait to come back. There was an evening show with music and dancers and I even got to hold an owl. Highly recommend this tour group!
Hi AJLethem, Thank you so much for this incredible feedback! 🌟 We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience and that you even recommended us to four friends — that means the world to us. From our wonderful guides and the falcon show to the food, entertainment, and capturing those magical sunset moments, it’s fantastic to know every detail made your evening special. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the evening show and the unique opportunity to hold an owl — those are always guest favorites! We can’t wait to welcome you back again for another unforgettable desert experience. Thank you for choosing us and for your high recommendation!
I can really recommend this tour. While it is clearly a tourist destination, it provides an accessible way to experience the desert as well as some insights into UAE's culture. Our guide Robyn was really nice and the chefs at the camp also offered some vegetarian alternatives.
Thank you for your recommendation! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the cultural insights, as well as the vegetarian options at the camp. Robyn will be happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
